Christianity 2024, November

It's no secret that if you wish, you can justify almost any direction in Christianity. Protestantism, and Calvinism in particular, is now very widespread throughout the world. Let's see what this teaching is and how it differs from others

Trinity is a very ancient peasant holiday. Yes, for us it is religious, but the time itself was chosen taking into account the rhythm of life of pre-Orthodox peasants who lived in complete harmony with nature. Then people believed more in magic and understood natural forces more, knew how to use them. This knowledge, which has come down to our times, can also suggest the correct behavior or decision to modern residents of megacities

In Orthodox teaching there is a special rite - the sacrament of infant baptism, in which the child leaves a sinful life (“dies”) and is reborn from the Holy Spirit into a spiritual, bright world. This custom is performed only once, because the birth cannot be repeated. Many people do not understand its seriousness, they do it in order not to be different from others. Let's see what this rite is for, how it happens and how to prepare for it

Orthodox parables are short stories filled with meaning. Some were told by Christ himself, others appeared much later. All of them help to understand spiritual wisdom on the fingers

To this day, the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan has the meaning of a phenomenon, it is recognized as the main shrine of present-day St. Petersburg. And in general, this image is obligatory in every church, small and large, urban and rural. And in many homes, lighting a candle in front of the home icon, people meekly and graciously, with cleansing tears in their eyes, say: “Blessed, rejoice!”

Artyom's birthday is celebrated several times a year. First, January 17th. On this date, they remember one of the seventy apostles whom Jesus Christ chose in addition to the main twelve. Among them is the Bishop of Listria Artem. He preached in Listarch. He is mentioned among the messengers by the holy apostle Paul. The saint is commemorated again on November 12

Easter and Trinity are moving holidays. Why is it so arranged? How to determine their dates, and what do the dates of Easter and Trinity influence?

The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, whose significance cannot be overestimated, is a very strong image that has defended the Russian land from foreign invaders from time immemorial. Before her, not only ordinary people prayed, but also princes, kings. There are legends about her miracles, but the younger generation does not always know not only about her features, but also a rather interesting story

There are 39 books in the Bible, in the Old Testament. Most of them are devoted to slightly strange issues, this is the history of the Jews, and even poetry. Is it worth reading all of this now?

One and a half hundred kilometers south of the city of Voronezh is the monastery of the Holy Savior. This is one of the oldest Russian monasteries, founded even before the adoption of Christianity by Russia. It is located in Kostomarovo. The monastery is located in caves. The Church of the Savior is also located there, which goes deep into limestone rocks and can accommodate up to 2 thousand people, as well as a small church of Seraphim of Sarov

The history of Christianity keeps the memory of many great events. In order to make it easier to navigate them and not miss an important day, many believers use the Orthodox calendar. However, there are only a few major holidays, and one of them is the Feast of the Holy Trinity

The hexagonal star of regular triangles superimposed on each other is best known as the "Star of David". The meaning of this symbol, however, changed several times before it appeared on the flag of the State of Israel. It is believed that the hexagram existed in a religious movement called "Tantrism", widespread at the beginning of our era in Nepal, India, Tibet

The Day of the Holy Trinity has several more names. First, it is the birthday of the Church of Christ. The Holy Scripture says that it was created not by the human mind, but by the grace of the Lord himself. And since the Divine essence is presented in three forms - the Father, the Son and the Spirit - then this holiday is the Trinity

The name of St. Sergius of Radonezh is especially revered not only in Russia, but also in far abroad countries. This is indicated by the facts of the construction of temples in honor of St

Do you want to see how the iconostases of our ancestors used to look and understand why they were called red corners? Are you interested in learning how to properly arrange a home shelf for icons? Maybe you want to find diagrams of how to make such a stand yourself? You will learn all the answers to these questions from this article

When does Anatoly celebrate the day of the angel according to the church calendar? Who are his patrons? What character traits does Anatoly have?

The Garden of Gethsemane is an area in Israel near East Jerusalem, located near the Mount of Olives. The Kidron Valley, stretching at its foot, includes the very land where the legendary Garden of Gethsemane once grew

The Dominican Order (lat. Ordo fratrum praedicatorum) is Catholic and belongs to one of the fraternities that preach the rejection of material we alth and life for the glory of God. Founded by Domingo de Guzman (St. Dominic), a monk of Spanish origin, in the 13th century. Its other name - the Order of Brothers Preachers - was given to it by the Pope

In 1714, Prince Golitsyn wrote a petition to the tsar himself with a request to allow the construction of a church on his lands. With some hesitation, the emperor gave permission, but appointed a tax collected from all clerics and their courtyards located next to the temple

Murom is an old Russian city in the Vladimir region. It covers an area of 43 km2. Only 100 thousand people live in it. This small town has five monasteries and more than ten churches. The temples and monasteries of Murom will be discussed in this article

This year the program "The Word" with Archpriest Vladimir Golovin was broadcast on the "Spas" TV channel. In this program, the priest spoke about his life and how he came to the decision to devote himself to the service of the church. This article will also present some facts from the biography of Archpriest Vladimir Golovin

Unfortunately, in the lives of many of us, truly terrible times come when the doctor's phrase sounds like a sentence. But nothing is impossible, and the prayer to St. Luke perfectly proves this

How do prayers at the "Hearer" icon help and how did she get her name? The text of the prayer, real cases of help, interesting facts

A very special day in the life of a little man and his parents is baptism. By this day, you need to stock up on everything you need. In addition to the cross, you will also need a cross for baptism

Praying for the repose of others is customary among believers. How is this done according to the Orthodox tradition? How important is it to pray for repose and when to do it?

The gospel says about repentance that it is a necessary condition for the salvation of the soul. A person throughout his life must continuously struggle with his sins. And, despite all the defeats and falls, he should not lose heart, despair and grumble, but repent all the time and continue to carry his life's cross, which the Lord Jesus Christ laid on him

Each saint has his own degree of Christian virtue, Anna Kashinskaya is a holy noble princess who has become the embodiment of one of the most important Christian virtues in human life - patience. Only through it can one come to humility and meekness, which give the keys to the doors of salvation, which presupposes the beginning of a spiritual achievement

St. Alexis has been revered since ancient times. This is a man of God who was not tonsured a monk, but was numbered among the saints. Protection, reflection, prevention - all these words characterize Alexei. This name occupies a special position in Russia. In the Orthodox calendar, St. Alexei's Day occurs more than once - these are different saints with that name

Sretensky Monastery is located in the very heart of Moscow. Its gates are open to all Orthodox Christians. Everyone can go to the Sretensky Monastery, its address is easy to remember, it is located on Bolshaya Lubyanka, number 19с1

Far beyond the borders of our country, the ancient Russian city of Suzdal is famous for its historical sights. Each monument located on this land, without exaggeration, can be called a masterpiece of not only Russian, but also world architecture

During the persecution of Christians, many true believers in Jesus suffered. The pagans tortured and executed the disciples of Christ, his followers. This martyrdom did not bypass the brides of Christ. Anastasia the Roman also counted herself among them. She faithfully served the Lord and did not refuse him even under the most terrible tortures. She died in agony and was canonized as a saint

Christmas is the most joyful holiday of all. A great many stories, traditions and rituals are connected with the Holy Evening - the eve of the Lord's Birth. How to figure out what to do in order to meet the coming of Jesus Christ to earth with dignity, joy and honor?

Orthodox women, planning pregnancy and the birth of a future baby, regardless of whether it will be a boy or a girl, seek help from sources and icons that help conceive a long-awaited child. There is a lot of evidence that the medical diagnosis was disappointing, however, turning to the holy fathers, women and many families (couples) found the very support and received such necessary help from above

Many believe that a mother's prayer can work miracles. This is true, but it must be remembered that God is the Creator of the world and you need to pray to him with reverence, accept His will unconditionally

The main dates of the liturgical circle are familiar to every believer, but not everyone knows what Orthodox holiday is celebrated on August 31

Archangel Uriel is considered the patron and protector of Russia. In Orthodoxy, he is revered as a fiery angel, who serves to enlighten all people who have lost their faith and lost their way in life

The Holy Trinity Church is considered the most famous abode of the Lord in Chelyabinsk. It has a rich history and, along with other city churches, is revered by all residents and annually attracts many pilgrims not only from the region, but from all over the country

Church chants are often sung for unbelievers. Is it good? Is it possible to pray at the Philharmonic? What are voices, and how monotonous is the church service?

Bible stories are the most studied part of world literature, yet they continue to attract attention and cause heated debate. The hero of our review is the apostle Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus Christ. The name of Iscariot as a synonym for betrayal and hypocrisy has long become a household name, but is this accusation fair?

Prayer for children - what is it like? Of course, there are different options. Life is complex and unpredictable. And extreme situations happen in it such that science fiction writers would not come up with. And people need to get out of them with all their might. Therefore, prayer for children is offered, perhaps, more often than other